One of the most effective ways to save money quickly is to slash your grocery bill. Here are 10 ways you can quickly reduce your grocery bill easily without stressing.

10 Ultimate Guidelines To Slash Your Grocery Bill Quickly

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Buy Generic brands

You can save a lot of money by just switching from brand name grocery products to generic brands. Most generic brands will save you at least 10%, hence buy generic brands instead when they are available.

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Amazon Subscribe and Save

This is really directed towards Amazon Prime members. If you are an Amazon Prime member you should take advantage of Amazon’s Subscribe and Save program. Members can save 5% to 15% on eligible products.

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Buy Groceries Online

Buying groceries online is the new cool thing to do. If you’re still buying groceries the traditional way you are most likely overpaying for groceries, using time and gas, which could be put to better use. Target, Walmart, and Jet usually offer free shipping on orders $35 and up plus offer Ebates members cashback.

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Use coupons

Some people don’t like coupons and they don’t like people who hold up the line using coupons. Yes! It is what it is. You are human so your feelings are completely natural. However, coupons are one of the most effective ways to save money on groceries. If you are really serious about saving on groceries couponing should be part of your strategy. Here are a few great coupons below if you’re are interested.

Eat Smaller Meals

Overeating robs you of your health and money. Reducing your food intake can alleviate both problems – you will keep more money in your wallet plus it’s a great way to reduce excess body weight especially if you are struggling to lose weight.

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Buy Most Used Non-Perishable Grocery Items In Bulk

It’s often better to buy grocery items in bulk especially if storage is available since the price per unit is lower. However, you should only buy the most used grocery items on your list.

Always avoid buying rarely used items in bulk no matter how cheap they are unless you are catering for a huge event. Rarely used grocery items tend to expire before you can completely use up the bulk purchase. So, to avoid throwing money away only purchase most used non-perishable grocery items in bulk.

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Buy Less Fresh Vegetables and Fruits

A balanced meal includes vegetables and fruits. However, since they are perishable items they go bad very quickly. Hence, unless you’re planning a huge family gathering or event buy less fresh vegetables and fruits.

Instead, add a few canned and frozen vegetables and fruits to the mix. Additionally, if you own a backyard plant a few vegetables and fruits if you can – your wallet will thank you in the long run.

Weekly Meal Preparation

Planning your meals in advance helps you avoid buying unnecessary grocery items you probably won’t use. In addition, it’s a great way to track the food you eat in order to maintain or develop healthy eating habits.

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Shop With A Grocery list

Have you ever gone to a grocery store especially Walmart to purchase one item but purchased several other items you never intended to purchase? I can’t even front I am guilty – I have been careless but not anymore. A grocery list keeps you on track, save you money plus time.

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Avoid Food Wastage

Julius in “Everybody Hates Chris” had the right idea all along. This was one of my favorite sitcoms. Imagine back in the day I thought he was too damn cheap – I actually called him “cheapoo” but now I get it – every cent counts.

So if you do one thing on this list this should be it – avoid food wastage. You can save so much money in the short run and long run.

Simple ways to avoid food wastage include:

Avoid overcooking.

Store leftovers but eat them quickly.

Swap leftover dishes with family and friends.

Closely monitoring kids to ensure they are eating and not just biting a few pieces then throwing it away.

Check pantry often for products close to expiry to use them quickly before they expire.

Implement these guidelines and surely you will slash your grocery bill dramatically.